The hit hip-hop performance and interview series SKEE LIVE – hosted by music newsmaker DJ SKEE – returns for a second season on AXS TV, premiering Friday, May 9 at 8 ET|5 PT. Debuting in an all-new Friday night primetime slot, the unique, music-centric program will continue to highlight the biggest names and news in music and entertainment, granting one-of-a-kind, unfiltered access to the industry’s hottest artists, athletes, and celebrities.

With unprecedented performances and up-close, exclusive interviews, SKEE LIVE is redefining music TV. Season one highlights featured such memorable moments as Kendrick Lamar’s powerful performance of “M.A.A.D. City,” GRAMMY nominee Wiz Khalifa talking about his experience working with Adele, Ice Cube confirming “Friday 4;” and more. Plus, fan-favorite segments, including music video premieres, and behind-the-scenes features.

“SKEE LIVE enables us to introduce the audience to the latest pop culture trends,” said DJ Skee. “This season we’re bringing the streets to the mainstream, unleashing all-new episodes loaded with marquee performances, insightful interviews and backstage exclusives that viewers have come to expect from SKEE LIVE.”

The new season of SKEE LIVE will air weekly on Friday nights starting May 9, joining AXS TV’s popular mixed martial arts programming block.